| To get in touch with me call 618-585-3624 or email me at (click here) goldstarlofts@yahoo.com Here are some of the most memorable highlights and accomplishments of racing these Goldstar Birds. 1. The Goldstar birds won every 300-mile Young bird race in the club from 1993-2002 (and many since then). 2. In 1995 old bird racing they won SEVEN of the possible nine Average Speed awards racing old birds in the Combine. 3. They have won more 600-mile races (13) in the long section of the combine and club in the past 20 years than any loft in the Combine. They are truly Superior Long Distance Racing pigeons! 4. In 2003 they won a "double header" 600-mile race (both race A & race B) in the Combine and it was with day birds. (never done here before or since) And it was not a blow home as there was few birds on the day. 5. Also in 2003 they won 5 of the possible 7 long distance races (500+) in the Combine and all with day birds winning Long Average speed and Championship Loft. 6. The above accomplishment along with other long distance wins from 1999 thru 2003 made us 10th place Long Distance Champion in the nation over all time. This award was presented by the AU and this record still stands today. 7. Also in 2003 we won the Loft of the year award presented by the AU for the best looking loft in the Nation. (see the picture at the bottom of the Home page). 8. We have won more average speed awards than anyone in the Illini RPC. (at least in the last 25 years). 9. We have won more 600-mile race diplomas than anyone in our club (and perhaps Combine) in recent years. 10. The accomplishments of these fantastic Goldstar racing pigeons. As an example of nest mates 1715 and 1716. The hen 1716 wan a hard 600-mile Combine race at about 900 YPM while her brother Cock 1715 was first Combine 128-miles at 1925 YPM! These birds can do it all!!!!!!! 11. Two young birds I sold in 2004 won the 400-mile young bird race in the club. One taking 2nd Combine and the other, in Race B was the ONLY DAY BIRD winning the Deep South Cajun Combine 400-mile YB race by over 50 YPM. (this loft's mileage was 409.272). 12. I stocked a hen as a yearling and flew her sister who won MANY diplomas. When I retired the sister who won I sold the sister in the breeding loft. She was a prisoner breeder for 5 years (never out of the loft). The fellow (over 500-miles away) had her for 2 more years until she got out. I found her back in my loft a week later. It is amazing, this bird was nine years old and had not been out of a loft in 7 years yet flew the 500+ miles back home!!!! This is the kind of birds these Goldstars are made of and her blood is in many of my birds. 13. This won't top the above but before the above I had sold 6 retired race birds to a fellow about 40-miles away. He had them 3 years when he got divorced and just let them go. They ALL returned home the same day he let them out after 3 years in his loft. As these memories come to me I will post them here. |
| 1. OLD Pigeon bands. I have quite a collection of old bands. Email me and I will send you a list if you are interested in purchasing some of them. Note: For some reason some collectors want me to send them bands for free. I know many people who collect many different kind of items but know of none who expect people to give them collectibles free. Most of these bands I paid anywhere from .35 to a dollar or more for them. Many are old and or rare so they should be worth more than what they were new. Anyhow, not being a collector myself I am willing to part with them but to list them, sort them, box them, go to the post office and pay to ship them has to be worth my time, efforts and expense. Otherwise forget it. 2. Pigeon Books. I have several old hard to find hard & soft covered used pigeon books for sale. Prices depend on the book and how many books you want. I have grouped them for a better deal and to make it worth while. Some are as follows: Lofts for Racing Pigeons by Chas. Heitzman "Winning" by Jim Wiley (soft cover 44 pages) "Squills 1971" (soft cover 447 pages), "Racing Pigeons Advanced Techniques" by Jan Aerts (soft cover 189 pages) The Homing world Stud book 1983 All 5 books above for 30.00 and includes shipping "Pigeon Racing" by Dr. H. Axelrod, (Hard cover208 pages) "Know the Game of Pigeon Racing" by Brian Thornton (soft cover 40 pages) Both books above for 30.00 and includes shipping. "The Secret of Eye Sign" by S.W.E. Bishop (Hard cover 71 pages) "The Eye & Eye Signs in homing pigeons" by the pigeon news, (hard cover 63 pages) Both eye sign books above for 25.00 and includes shipping "The Road to Success" by Jules Dehhantschutter, (soft cover 368 pages) This fantastic book only 25.00 and includes shipping 3. Tauris single sensor pad with cable only 100.00. Note: I know and use the Tauris deluxe or maxx clocks. If you have any questions about the system I would be glad to help or explain what I know. Also if you have one of these clocks to sell our club may be interested. 4. There are a few items that come in handy around the loft that seem to be hard to find in some areas and have been thinking on offering them here to help those who can not find them. Here they are: a. Anise Oil. I use it in a spray bottle diluted with water and spray in the loft. It is said the birds love it, people like it and it keeps away bugs of many sorts. I can send you (6) six 2 oz bottles for 25.00 (includes shipping. b. Pest Strips to hang in the loft. I know that pigeon supply houses offer them but I have not been able to get them for a couple years. I have found them finally. I like to put them in the feed room (hallway). I know it seems to cut down on any type of insects in the loft, feed, etc. I can send you two of them for 30.00 and this includes shipping. I have a couple more items, one of which is feed grade sulfur (use this and NEVER get pox) and Deatomaceous Earth. Email your order or for any questions at goldstarlofts@yahoo.com I have many old pigeon magazines if you are interested in them let me know. |
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| Shows, show pigeons and showing pigeons. Working our way to the top as far as racing took time as did the ability to win ribbons and diplomas at pigeon shows. In the 70's and 80's I enjoyed going to 2 or 3 of the local pigeon shows put on each year. Watching the judges handle the birds and systematically sorting them and disqualifying them was some what exciting. More so I enjoyed talking pigeons with those that came in support of the shows. In the 70's I won a few ribbons, in the 80's many more plus a few trophies. But in the 90's, as the birds had had a class where a bird had to have flown in two 500-mile (or longer) races. We did very well there and won many trophies. Also, unlike now they had a diploma class only for birds that won diplomas. Anyhow as time went on the shows lost some of the excitement. Also, some judges were very poor (like only looking for holes in wing feathers to pick the best bird). Somehow birds were being double and triple entered. This slowed the judging down to a crawl waiting for birds in one class to be put in another class to be judged. Not even to mention one bird winning two or more trophies so that one fancier with a crack bird wins most of the awards. We all know the more winners the more fun more people had at the show. There were too many classes and the shows lasted too long. I do believe this was the one thing that kept people from showing as 7 or 8 hours away from home on a Sunday was too much. Anyhow, I lost the bug to show for some are all of the reasons above. This year we decided to have the show at our own NEW clubhouse so I was obligated to go and to show. I found 4 birds and put them in the flying class. They ALL won a diploma and one won CHAMPION bird. I think I should have brought more birds (for the breeder class). I did let the lice get ahead of me over the summer and several I wanted to show had feather holes. From now on I will religiously dust with Insectrin and put on the perches etc. Here is what I usually do and it works well in protecting the birds from all feather eating blood sucking insects and that is too rub in the Insectrin into the nest boxes and bowls. As I fly natural they are always on a nest throughout the summer. Also, if you use Seven dust only use the 5% and NOT the 10% dust. Insectrin (Permathin) is the safest and can be used about as often as you like but Seven 5% only once every 3 months and 10% NOT AT ALL on pigeons. I am not a Veterinarian and these are just my thoughts and experience so check with pigeon medication supply houses or your Vet for more details. Also, I know I have spelled Insectrin and Permathin wrong but you get the pronunciation anyhow. |
| See below for various pigeon and other related items FOR SALE! (updated 7/17/10) |
| Below are a list of Items I have for sale. We now accept Pay-Pal payments. Please email or call for questions or to make offers etc. |
| Pigeon Vitality Products coming soon (from Norway).. As I get time I will get the page up and going and get product in for re-sale. The main product is the "Pigeon Improver". This product will keep your birds healthy and looking good all year long when used as directed. see below Pigeon Vitality Pigeon Improver Product Improves the vitality all year long and flying performances; Maintain the good health of the bird by killing the bad bacteria in water (salmonella, e.coli, canker, paratyphoid, trichomoniasis etc) Reduces dramatically the sickness, and balance the microflora well all year long! Makes their feather grow faster and beautiful in and off season Gives to the pigeon a strong body and ease the breeding and moulting periods Reduces dramatically the fungals and avoid the use of antibiotics The price for the 125gr tub is $35.00 or 50.00 of the 225gr tub (plus shipping) Pigeon Vitality AntiFungal Product Improves the orientation of the Pigeons Reduces dramatically the fungals in and out stress periods (breeding, race, moulting) Gives vitality and high flying performances Brings a better recuperation time between the races Makes their feather grow faster and beautiful Gives a strong body to the pigeon Avoids the use of antibiotics The price for the 125gr tub is $35.00 or 50.00 of the 225gr tub (plus shipping) |
